Strategically Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI
Welcome to the Flash Course “Strategically Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI”! This online session invites educators, students, and anyone interested in the topic to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings to assessment practices in higher education. Through a critical and reflective approach, participants will explore the potential and limitations of different assessment strategies and tools, ranging from traditional written tests to authentic assessment approaches. The session aims to encourage reflection on how assessment practices can be adapted and strengthened to ensure they continue to provide meaningful evidence of what students know and are capable of doing in an educational landscape increasingly shaped by AI. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory.
Content
- The main challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence presents for assessment in higher education.
- The strengths and limitations of traditional assessment methods in the context of increasing AI use.
- Strategies to adapt and strengthen assessment practices while preserving their validity and pedagogical relevance.
- Different assessment approaches, ranging from written tests to authentic assessment.
- Ways to rethink assessment to emphasize learning, competency development, and students’ ability to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Target Audience
Higher education teachers interested in rethinking and improving their assessment practices, students who wish to understand the challenges and transformations of assessment in the age of Artificial Intelligence, professionals involved in education and pedagogical innovation, and anyone curious about the impact of AI on teaching, learning, and assessment.
Motivation
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into higher education calls for strategic reflection on what we assess, how we assess, and why we assess. This course offers an opportunity to question established practices, recognize the challenges of traditional assessment methods, and explore ways to adapt assessment strategies to make them more meaningful, rigorous, and aligned with learning objectives.